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Comedy Director & Writer

"Octopus Soup! is a breath of fresh airThere’s never a dull moment and lots of laughs.Fine acting, excellent comic timing and a fast-paced plot.A good old Brit comedy"

UK Theatre Network

"Octopus Soup! will have you crying with laughter.If you long for a good belly laugh, then this brand-new British farce Octopus Soup! is the performance to see"

Newstyle Radio

"Octopus Soup! easily earns its laughsAn entertaining farce with a moral message that delivers on laughs…Plenty of entertaining physical comedy"

The Stage

“The actors are hilarious. The health effects of laughter are considerable, and the Theatre of Kotka gives an honorable contribution for a better health”

The Mummy - Kymen Sanomat, Finland

“…audience rewards the gags with constant laughter and applause. The Mummy, a classic to live for five thousand years”

The Mummy - La Platea, Argentina

“A delightfully silly and gloriously entertaining evening.”

The Mummy - Reviewsgate

“If you long for a good belly laugh, then this brand-new British farce! Octopus Soup!… is the performance to see.”

Newstyle Radio

"From deepest, darkest, dangerous Egypt a legendary curse is stirring back into life and we're all going along for an outrageous, terrifying ride!" Now available from stagescripts.com

"I love the unpredictability of his writing across all his work that I have read. There is always an eccentric angle taken as he explores ideas and characters and that leads to strong and performable comedy."

Joe Harmston, theatre director

"There is a lot to love about Octopus Soup, including Marvin’s witty one-liners and Malapropisms and Gloria’s chaotic character”

Chalmers News PR

"The first thing we ask is whether the director can bring something a bit different, a vision that we never envisaged. Jack did that brilliantly for us with Maggie's End."

Ed Waugh co-author of Maggie's End

Directing

"We've worked with dozens of directors across the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia—Jack Milner is among the very best."

"Jack’s talent is comedy. He pinpoints the humor in a scene and brings it to life while ensuring the actors stay grounded—essential for great comedy. He’s completely in sync with our approach."

— Writers, Ed Waugh & Trevor Wood

He has directed for the West End (Roti With Ham, Soho Theatre; The One Off, Arts Theatre), as well as film and radio.

A leading comedy facilitator, he has worked with Channel 4, BBC, ITV, and the National Theatre. For business workshops, visit www.standupandeliver.co.uk.

About Jack Milner

Jack Milner is a prolific force in London’s comedy scene, excelling in theatre, TV, film, and radio. He has worked on over 100 productions, both on stage and behind the scenes.

As a comedy director, he champions new talent—discovering Olivier and Tony-nominated writer Peter Quilter—and reimagines classics with fresh energy.

Directing highlights include Maggie's End (West End), 3 Stories (London International Festival of Theatre), Snow White(Bristol Hippodrome), and leading the Lichfield Mysteries—one of the world's largest theatre productions with 700+ actors.

Melanie Hill and Mark Wingett

Melanie Hill and Mark Wingett in Jack Milner’s production of the political comedy “Maggie’s End.” Shaw Theatre April 2009.

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